Medical Assistant Technician, Physician Group, Full-Time, Days 8:00am-4:30pm

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

111d•Onsite

About The Position

The PG - Medical Assistant Technician provides patient care and performs clerical duties in a physician practice setting. The role focuses on assisting physicians with patient examinations and treatment while completing administrative tasks. The position reports directly to the practice Office Manager and is supervised by a provider when performing medical-related duties. Administrative duties may include using computer applications; answering telephones; welcoming patients; updating and filing patient medical records; completing insurance forms; scheduling appointments; arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services; handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping; obtaining authorization for ancillary or surgical procedures; and assisting patients who call with post-operative questions or concerns. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories; preparing patients for examinations; assisting physicians during examinations and certain procedures; collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms; bringing patients into exam rooms and obtaining height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse; reviewing medical, family, and surgical histories and current medications; performing blood draws, ECGs, and other tests as needed; and cleaning and stocking exam rooms. Advanced clinical duties may be performed under the direction and supervision of a nurse or physician, as needed based on the assigned unit. The employee demonstrates service excellence and CARE values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise—and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Generally, 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity, and must be maintained at JHS for the duration of employment.
Any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire at the unit level, with at least 6 months of validity, and must be maintained at JHS for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use computer applications, answer telephones, and welcome patients.
Update and file patient medical records; code and complete insurance forms.
Schedule appointments and arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
Handle correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
Obtain authorization for ancillary and/or surgical procedures.
Assist patients who call the office with post-operative questions or concerns.
Take medical histories and prepare patients for examinations.
Assist physicians during examinations and certain procedures.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Draw blood and take electrocardiograms.
Bring patients into exam rooms and obtain height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse.
Review each patient's medical, family, and surgical history and current medications.
Perform blood draws, ECGs, and other tests as needed.
Clean exam rooms and maintain adequate supplies.
Perform advanced clinical duties under the direction and supervision of a nurse or physician when needed based on the assigned unit.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values, and perform other related duties as assigned.